Located in the centre of Southeast Asia, Thailand has recently enjoyed a boom of foreign investment and tourism. Thai culture is closely related to that of its direct neighbours, especially Cambodia , yet it is also infused with Indian and Chinese elements. Buddhism in particular has had a large influence on Thai culture. A struggling new democracy, Thailand has recently been tested by economic crises and military coups, but its influence on regional and international affairs remains strong. Thailand 's economy, fuelled by an export market of rice, textiles, electronics and ever increasing numbers of foreign tourists, is growing at a healthy rate. As organisations increasingly send employees on international assignment to this progressive country, it is imperative that they first gain an understanding of the people, history and business environment in order to succeed living and working in Thailand .
Failure to adapt to Thai business and social culture can cause frustration and misunderstanding which can lead to an unnecessarily challenging and stressful international assignment in Thailand . Communicaid's Living & Working in Thailand courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees moving to Thailand by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Thailand , as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Thai culture socially and professionally.
Benefits
A Communicaid Living and Working in Thailand course will provide you with:
- A comprehensive overview of Thailand 's cultural context including historical, social and economic background
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Key communication tools and skills to understand and respond to business and social subtleties and nuances of Thai culture
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An awareness of culture and country shock and ways of surviving it
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Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in Thailand
Who should attend
Living and Working in Thailand will be of benefit to anyone who:
- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Thailand for business purposes
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Work on short-term assignments or projects in Thailand and spend periods of time in Thailand
Course content
- An overview of Thailand 's current economic, social and political situation
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Understanding key Thai values and attitudes: face, family, religion
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Thai people and Thai society: importance of relationships and networks
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Practical information about living and working in Thailand
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Understanding culture shock, its impact and how to overcome it
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Social and business etiquette
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Building relationships and establishing personal contact with Thais
- Management and negotiation styles in Thai culture
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Organisational culture: hierarchy and status in Thai companies
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Working practices in Thailand
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An overview of Thai communication styles and how to adapt to them
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Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Thailand
Approach
Living and Working in Thailand courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London , Paris , Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.
Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input, activities and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.
The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Singapore course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Living and Working in Thailand Course Trainer
Your Living and Working in Thailand trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our Cultural Awareness Training team.
ASK
An experienced trainer, ASK has provided language and cultural training and consultancy since 1996. She specialises in cross-cultural training, particularly in the areas of management and marketing, and has delivered programmes on Thai culture in both in English and in Thai.
A Thai national, ASK has been a resident in the UK for ten years. Before leaving Thailand she gained a Bachelor in Education (English) and Tourism Industry Management. She moved into the fields of Marketing and Export in 1992, initially in Thailand and latterly with the Tourism Authority of Thailand in London , where she moved in 1994.
In 2000 ASK achieved an MBA from Henley Management College and her final dissertation was entitled Exploring Culture , a study of the impact of culture within multinational organisations.
ASK's many years of experience in Thailand and the UK in conjunction with her MBA allow her a unique understanding of both the commercial and cultural requirements of large companies operating in a global field.
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